GRADUATE CERTIFICATES in the MAS PROGRAM

Many graduate students have been attracted by the opportunity to earn professional certification in the specific areas listed below while working towards their MAS degree. Each certificate requires completion of six 3-credit courses (18 credits) that will apply directly to the Master of Administrative Science (MAS) degree. The degree and certificates are all fully online.

The following three certificates were developed in collaboration with the National Guard Bureau:

Global Security and Terrorism Studies

Provides students with a broad understanding of terrorist groups and the methods they employ, along with in-depth training on how to prevent and respond to terrorist acts. Course selections include:

  • Global Preparedness for Catastrophic Emergencies
  • Community Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis
  • Disaster Recovery and Organizational Continuity
  • Special Topics: Current Issues on Terrorism and Security
  • Special Topics: Intro to Computer Network Security
  • Homeland Security & Constitutional Issues
  • Global Terrorism & Emergency Management

Emergency Management Administration

Enables students to work seamlessly with first responders within domestic deployments while providing a comprehensive understanding of emergency management procedures. Course selections include:

  • Emergency Management and Safety Administration
  • GIS and Emergency Administration
  • Community Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis
  • Special Topics: Environmental Response and Reporting Seminar
  • Disaster Recovery & Organizational Continuity
  • Organizational Planning & Risk Communications
  • Global Terrorism & Emergency Management
  • Global Preparedness for Catastrophic Emergencies

Computer Security & Forensic Administration

Provides training to students in the investigation, case development and protocols relating to computer crimes. Course selections include:

  • Computer Systems Seizure and Examination
  • Computer Security Administration
  • The Forensic Expert
  • The Forenics Administration
  • Current Issues in Cyber Forensics
  • Special Topics: Intro to Computer Network Security
  • Special Topics: Investigation of Computer Systems/Network Emergencies
  • Introduction to Countermeasures for Malware

Certificates in related areas of study that can also be completed online include:

  • Global Leadership and Administration
    • Theory and Practice of Administration
    • Productivity and Human Performance
    • Managing Organizational Change
    • Leadership Plus
    • Community Threat Assessment and Risk Analysis
    • Optimum Leadership

  • Global Health & Human Services Administration
    • Global Health & Human Services Systems
    • Community Needs Assessment & Qualitative Analysis
      for Health & Human Services
    • Law, Ethics & Policy for Health & Human Services
    • Marketing Social Change
    • Finance & Accounting for Health & Human Services
    • Building Strategic Partnerships
    • Organizational Planning & Risk Communications

  • Law and Public Safety Administration
    • Financial Administration
    • Ethics and Public Values
    • Emergency Management and Safety Administration
    • Leadership Plus
    • Building Strategic Partnerships
    • Emergency Management and Safety Administration

  • Human Resources Administration
    • Personnel Administration
    • Organizational Communication & Conflict Resolution
    • Collective Bargaining & Contract Administration
    • Productivity & Human Performance
    • Managing Organizational Change
    • Cust.Service for Public & Not-for-Profit Organizations

These degree and certificate programs, taught by security and emergency management professionals as well as full time FDU faculty, provide the most up-to-date technical and theoretical training available. They are directly relevant to professionals working in security related areas, who will be able to transfer immediately the lessons learned in the classroom to their work environment.

 
 
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